In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' Alycia Anderson welcomes Rachel Shaw, president and founder of Rachel Shaw Incorporated, and a nationally recognized ADA compliance expert. Rachel shares her journey from a novice HR professional to an award-winning strategist, focusing on enabling employers to better accommodate disabled employees. The discussion includes her insights into the evolving understanding of ADA, the importance of communication and process in HR, and how to overcome fear and assumptions in workplace accommodation. Rachel also talks about her book 'Disabled Workforce: What the ADA Never Anticipated' and highlights the need for continual adaptation of the ADA to modern needs. The episode emphasizes empathy, curiosity, and the intent to find 'yes' as central to creating inclusive workspaces. Rachel concludes by stressing the importance of representation and how her work aims to make significant differences in people's lives.
Strategy, Grit, and Growth
❓The Why Behind the Work
🧭Thrown into the Deep End: Navigating ADA Compliance
😨The Fear of Doing it Wrong
🤝Bridging the Communication Gap
🧠The Power of Curiosity and Finding a Yes
🌍Representation Matters
🚧Breaking Barriers: The Unseen Struggles of Employees with Disabilities
💖Empathy First: Revolutionizing Workplace Conversations
💪Why Employers Need to Be Brave
🗣️Simplify Decision-Making: Just Say Yes
🚀The Rise in Workplace Accommodation Requests
🙌Your Actions Can Make a Difference
🌟 The Power of Individual Actions
A Quote from Rachel
“ My actions can make a difference in someone else's life.” ~ Rachel Shaw
Key Points on the Clock
00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia
00:25 Meet Rachel Shaw: HR Strategist and ADA Expert
01:57 Rachel's Journey into ADA Advocacy
04:01 Bridging the Gap: Employer and Employee Communication
08:10 Challenges and Solutions in ADA Compliance
14:18 The Importance of Representation and Inclusion
19:57 Rachel Shaw's Book and Future Directions
29:11 Final Thoughts and Pushing Forward Moment
Connect with Rachel Shaw
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